Twin City
Stay informed about the latest news and developments from Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Covering local governance, infrastructure, crime, events, and community stories, this section provides real-time updates on everything shaping the twin cities.
Odisha STF Nabs Two Smugglers with Live Pangolin in Bhubaneswar
The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police Saturday intercepted an interstate wildlife trafficking operation near Maa Latabhuasuni Temple on Pitapalli-Chandaka Road, under the Info Vally Police Station jurisdiction in...
Railways & Jal Shakti Minister Inspects Bhubaneswar Station Redevelopment
Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, conducted a thorough inspection of the ongoing redevelopment works at Bhubaneswar railway station today under the ‘Amrit Bharat Station Scheme'....
NHRC’s Two-Day Camp Sitting in Bhubaneswar to Address Human Rights Violations
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is conducting a two-day Camp Sitting in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on July 21st and 22nd, 2025, to hear cases of alleged human rights...
Bhubaneswar Cop Suspended for Botched Drug Case Investigation
The Commissionerate Police has suspended Khandagiri Police Station Sub-Inspector (SI) Devi Prasad Behera due to negligence and lapses in a high-profile drug encounter case. The incident, which occurred on April...
Man Bludgeoned to Death in Bhubaneswar, Suspect Friend on the Run
In a chilling incident that has rattled Bhubaneswar, a young man identified as Kailash Nayak, originally from Buguda in Ganjam district, was found brutally murdered in his home in Tarini...
Cuttack MP Meets Odisha CM to Discuss Transformative Development Projects
Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan to discuss a series of development initiatives aimed at transforming Cuttack and its surrounding areas into...
Good Governance Practices Conference in Bhubaneswar Concludes with Emphasis on Innovation & Citizen-Centric Reforms
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Odisha, successfully conducted the two-day National Conference on ‘Good Governance Practices’ held...
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Private College in Jagamara, Bhubaneswar
A massive fire erupted at a private engineering college in Jagamara area of Bhubaneswar on Friday, triggering panic among students and staff. Initial reports suggest the fire originated from an...
No More 5:30 PM Deadline for Women: Ravenshaw Reverses Order
Ravenshaw University has withdrawn its controversial order that barred female faculty, staff, and students from remaining on campus after 5:30 PM. The directive issued on July 17, citing safety concerns,...
Bhubaneswar Boils Over: Congress Workers Clash with Police During Protest
Tension gripped the streets of Bhubaneswar today as Congress workers clashed with police during a protest march aimed at the Chief Minister's residence. The agitation was part of a 12-hour...
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